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Since my 8-month-old daughter started cutting her top teeth, she uses her bottom teeth to help and I just noticed today that her bottom left tooth is becoming worn down from the grinding. How do I get her to stop?
This is very common and the good news is that you don't have to do anything to stop it. She is not in danger of damaging her permanent teeth, and there are no long-term downsides to the behavior. She will also taper off and stop as the new teeth come in, and you shouldn't have to worry about it much longer. No need for a special appointment with your pediatrician, but you can also point it out on your next routine visit for reassurance."
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